Month guide · Amman · Jordan
Amman in September
What September is really like in Amman: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
September is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. Still hot but easing, with very little rain; the season for touring picks up late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Amman: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 24°C (75°F), and nights fall to about 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 30 days. Compared with August (33°C (91°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:20
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:43
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
Autumn (September–November). Warm and clear, with comfortable touring weather across the country and the first rains in November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, September rates 3 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in April). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in September
September has no major recurring festival in Amman, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Market · Downtown (Al-Balad)
Downtown souqs and Grand Husseini Mosque
Follow the smell of roasting coffee and cardamom to the spice shops behind the mosque, and buy a bag of freshly ground Arabic coffee.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- History
Religious site · Abdali
King Abdullah I Mosque
Completed in 1989, this mosque has a blue mosaic dome over an octagonal prayer hall and is one of the few in Amman open to non-Muslim visitors outside prayer times.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Street · Jabal Amman and Rainbow Street
Rainbow Street
Come at dusk for the views from a rooftop café, and wander the side streets towards the Wild Jordan Center.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- After dark
- Couples
- Shopping
Neighbourhood · Jabal al-Weibdeh
Jabal al-Weibdeh
One of the city's first residential hills, Weibdeh keeps 1920s and 1930s stone houses with arched windows, churches and small mosques along quiet tree-lined streets.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Art
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 17°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Amman?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, March–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Amman in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Amman?
It is a shoulder-season month. Still hot but easing, with very little rain; the season for touring picks up late in the month.
+How warm is Amman in September?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Amman in September?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.